Featured rescues/shelters
Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden
Grass Valley
Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) Keeshond Rescue organization located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, in Gold Country.
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Center for Animal Protection
Grass Valley
The Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE) in Grass Valley, Nevada County, is a haven for animal lovers seeking to make a difference.
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Chow Chow rescue
Grass Valley
Tim and Lauren Rossovich founded CCRSF in 2001 in memory of their chow chow Thai Pai. CCRSF works hard to reduce the number of euthanasias performed on adoptable chow chows and their mixes through adoption.
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Humane Society
Truckee
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a leading animal rescue organization dedicated to saving and enhancing the lives of pets through adoption, community spay/neuter, and humane education programs.
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Pound Puppy Rescue
Nevada City
Pound Puppy Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2001. They rescue approximately 400 puppies every year.
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Rescue For Pet Sake
Grass Valley
Rescue For Pet Sake is an all-volunteer nonprofit group based in Grass Valley, Nevada County, within the beautiful Gold Country region.
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AnimalSave
Grass Valley
AnimalSave is a dog rescue and shelter organization in Truckee in California’s Lake Tahoe dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs in need.
Read moreSammie’s Friends
Grass Valley
Sammie's Friends in Grass Valley, Nevada County, is more than just a non-profit organization - it's a sanctuary for our furry companions in need.
Read moreTown of Truckee
Truckee
Town of Truckee is a lost dog resource in Truckee in California’s Lake Tahoe.
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Tahoe dog trails loved to death — and alternatives
Eagle Falls, Emerald Bay and Mt. Tallac are buckling under crowds. Here are the Tahoe dog trails taking the hit — and quieter alternatives that still deliver.
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Why your dog’s poop is a Lake Tahoe problem
Tahoe's famous blue isn't just scenery — it's chemistry. Here's what your dog's poop actually does to the lake, and how to hike without adding to it.
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Truckee with your dog: the mountain town locals prefer
South Lake Tahoe gets the traffic, but the dog-owning locals in the northern Sierra keep coming back to Truckee: a historic rail town with outdoor tables, woodsy trails and a fraction of the crowds.
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California’s best dog-friendly resorts
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Dog-friendly Memorial Day weekend in California: 6 escapes
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Lake Tahoe
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